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Y912 GCD

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,751 mi
Last recorded124,751 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 GCD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 124,751 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 115,282 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 106,146 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 106,038 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 99,729 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low and brake discs slightly worn and lipped

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear light lens and rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2010 99,729 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low and brake discs slightly worn and lipped

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear light lens and rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,471 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 86,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small cut in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Oct 2008 70,341 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 70,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 54,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight engine oil leak from sump area

some play in n/s/f suspension leg top mount

Fail 15 Oct 2007 54,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight engine oil leak from sump area

some play in n/s/f suspension leg top mount

Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,710 miles

both front tyres worn

heavey damage to off side rear of vehicle

very strong advise on both rear tyres nearing 1.6mm tread depth limits

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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Y912 GCD is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 87,915 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y912 GCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y912 GCD registered?

Y912 GCD is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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